What You Do


Contact AMIGOS.

Request a minimum of four workers.

Prove that local labor is not available by placing a classified help-wanted ad in your largest local paper. (AMIGOS. will tell you exactly when and how to meet this requirement).

Pay at least the "prevailing" wage for your industry in your state. As a rule, they range from $6.75 to $9.50.

Obtain safe housing with beds, bedding, a couch, table, chairs, and cooking facilities. A worker's total housing costs, including utilities, should be no more than $150 per month.

Take workers to apply for a social security card within two weeks of their arrival.

Provide workers weekly access to a bank, laundry, and grocery store.

Make sure they are able to either walk (reasonable distance) to work or have transportation provided.